Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.1 - Solving Simple Equations - Exercises - Page 8: 21

Answer

$g=4$

Work Step by Step

Use the Division Property of Equality by dividing both sides of the equation by $5$: $$\begin{align*} \frac{5g}{5}&=\frac{20}{5}\\ g&=4\end{align*}$$ Check the solution by substituting $4$ to the variable in the given equation: $$\begin{align*} 5g&=20\\ 5(4)&\stackrel{?}{=}20\\ 20&\stackrel{\checkmark}{=}20\end{align*}$$ Thus, the solution is $g=4$.
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